Product classification
HS code for Upright vacuum: 8508.11
Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L.
Classification of upright vacuum under HS 8508.11
Upright vacuum cleaners are classified under HS code 8508.11 based on specific technical parameters defined by the World Customs Organization. To fall under this specific subheading, the vacuum cleaner must possess a self-contained electric motor and meet two critical thresholds: the power must not exceed 1,500 Watts, and the dust bag or receptacle capacity must not exceed 20 liters. This classification logic follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the physical and electrical characteristics of the appliance. The upright design, which integrates the suction head and the motor housing into a single vertical unit, is a common consumer configuration that typically fits these domestic-use specifications. If the device exceeds either the wattage or the capacity limit, it is pushed into a different subheading, regardless of its upright form factor.
- Covers
- Standard domestic upright vacuum cleaners
- Cordless upright vacuums with self-contained motors
- Bagless upright vacuum cleaners (under 20L capacity)
- Upright vacuums with HEPA filtration systems
- Stick vacuums that function as upright units
- Also under 8508.11
- Dyson V15 Detect
- Roomba i7+
- Shark Navigator Lift-Away
- Miele Compact C1
- Eufy RoboVac 11S
Codes often confused with 8508.11
Common mistake. The most common misclassification involves HS code 8508.19. This code is used for other vacuum cleaners that exceed the 1,500W power limit or the 20L capacity limit. Industrial upright vacuums used in commercial cleaning often fall under 8508.19 because of their larger tanks. Another point of confusion is 8508.60, which covers vacuum cleaners without an electric motor, such as those powered by external suction systems or pneumatic sources.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850811 (the code used for upright vacuum), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850811 (the code used for upright vacuum) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.2% of its exports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850811, not only upright vacuum.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.6B 40% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 12% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$1.9B 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.2% of its exports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
World total: $16.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.9B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3B 13% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $1.4B 7.9% of world imports
World total: $18.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for upright vacuum
Brazil classifies upright vacuum under NCM 8508.11.00: HS 8508.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about upright vacuum
What is the HS code for Upright vacuum?
The HS code for Upright vacuum is 850811 (Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L).
How do I classify Upright vacuum for customs?
Upright vacuum is classified under HS code 850811 — Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20L. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a standard upright vacuum?
A standard upright vacuum for home use is classified under HS code 8508.11, provided it is under 1,500W and 20L capacity.
Are robotic vacuums classified here?
Robotic vacuums are generally classified under 8508.11 if they meet the power and capacity requirements, though they are often distinguished from traditional upright models in commercial descriptions.
Which countries are the top exporters of upright vacuum (HS 850811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850811 (the code used for upright vacuum) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.6B, 40% of world exports), Germany ($1.9B) and Vietnam (about $1.9B). World exports came to about $16.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 1.2% of its exports here ($18M, CEPII BACI), so it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of upright vacuum (HS 850811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850811 (the code used for upright vacuum) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($2.3B) and the Netherlands ($1.4B). World imports came to about $18.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Upright vacuum the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850811 for Upright vacuum is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for upright vacuum in Brazil?
In Brazil, upright vacuum (HS 850811) is classified under NCM 8508.11.00.